Cost of living in Kenya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Kenya is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling454 (Taka 427) | Taka 267 | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling740 (Taka 696) | Taka 546 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling476 (Taka 448) | Taka 218 | + 106% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling118 (Taka 111) | Taka 92 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | Shilling253 (Taka 238) | Taka 154 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling86 (Taka 81) | Taka 88 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling876 (Taka 824) | Taka 475 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling283 (Taka 266) | Taka 305 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling104 (Taka 98) | Taka 56 | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling261 (Taka 246) | Taka 407 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,499 (Taka 1,410) | Taka 1,500 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling190 (Taka 179) | Taka 137 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling34 (Taka 32) | Taka 76 | - 58% | |
Housing | + 110% | |||
Housing in Kenya is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling148,548 (Taka 139,717) | Taka 38,619 | + 262% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling85,581 (Taka 80,493) | Taka 21,828 | + 269% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,143 (Taka 6,718) | Taka 5,017 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling50,712 (Taka 47,698) | Taka 25,126 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling54,012 (Taka 50,801) | Taka 15,134 | + 236% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling4,903 (Taka 4,612) | Taka 10,000 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,892 (Taka 2,720) | Taka 1,380 | + 97% | |
40” flat screen tv | Shilling33,137 (Taka 31,167) | Taka 44,973 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling16,194 (Taka 15,232) | Taka 9,570 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling1,209 (Taka 1,137) | Taka 533 | + 113% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling550 (Taka 517) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in Kenya is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling6,708 (Taka 6,310) | Taka 2,114 | + 198% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,827 (Taka 2,659) | Taka 2,450 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,950 (Taka 8,418) | Taka 4,870 | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling7,335 (Taka 6,899) | Taka 4,397 | + 57% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Kenya is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,811,970 (Taka 2,644,799) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling186 (Taka 175) | Taka 115 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,875 (Taka 3,644) | Taka 2,408 | + 51% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Kenya is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling303 (Taka 285) | Taka 836 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling414 (Taka 389) | Taka 682 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,204 (Taka 2,073) | Taka 1,500 | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling1,000 (Taka 941) | Taka 360 | + 161% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling250 (Taka 235) | Taka 411 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling300 (Taka 282) | Taka 625 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling201 (Taka 189) | Taka 102 | + 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Shilling161 (Taka 151) | Taka 129 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling738 (Taka 694) | Taka 380 | + 83% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Kenya is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,503 (Taka 2,355) | Taka 1,745 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,624 (Taka 1,527) | Taka 1,011 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,421 (Taka 2,277) | Taka 3,000 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling5,179 (Taka 4,871) | Taka 3,597 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling678 (Taka 637) | Taka 1,519 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling319 (Taka 300) | Taka 253 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling351 (Taka 330) | Taka 571 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling80,000 (Taka 75,244) | Taka 35,756 | + 110% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling4,894 (Taka 4,603) | Taka 2,307 | + 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling296 (Taka 278) | Taka 333 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kenya is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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